adjective
absolved
Absolved (adjective) means Formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing. Example: “After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing.”
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Formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing.
"After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing."
"She felt absolved once she finally admitted what had happened."
How to use absolved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially let off the hook — declared not guilty or freed from a duty or blame.
Common mistake
Absolved takes "of" or "from" a charge or duty, not "for" — you are absolved of blame, not absolved for blame.
Common pairings
absolved of guilt
absolved of responsibility
absolved from blame
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What does “absolved” mean?
The word “absolved” means formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing. In plain terms, officially let off the hook — declared not guilty or freed from a duty or blame.
How do you use “absolved” in a sentence?
Here is “absolved” used in a sentence: “After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing.”
What part of speech is “absolved”?
“Absolved” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of absolved?
"absolved" (adjective) means formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing.
